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escobar144 · 27 February 2020, 06:15 AM

Does anyone else find the submariner too big for there wrist? Like many of you I have always wanted a sub. However after trying a few one I can help but feel like they are way too big. I didnt have a chance to take a pic of the ND Sub I wanted but here is a full gold sub on my wrist.

Such a bummer

Zakalwe · 27 February 2020, 06:18 AM

It’s a gold diver. It’s supposed to look large and conspicuous.

I reckon it looks fine.

zuber · 27 February 2020, 06:19 AM

Ok to me. You could try 5 digit Sub perhaps?

Buckaroo Banzai · 27 February 2020, 06:21 AM

Looks okay to me. Go for it.

KenU · 27 February 2020, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

It’s a gold diver. It’s supposed to look large and conspicuous.

I reckon it looks fine.

Agreed!!!

pearson1995 · 27 February 2020, 06:22 AM

I’m the same...

Stick to a vintage sub or BB58 for your diver. And a DD/Daytona for your PM, they don’t have the maxi case and will fit much better

dimag333 · 27 February 2020, 06:22 AM

Looks good, full gold wears way different

steve

garbanzo · 27 February 2020, 06:24 AM

Naah, the cam is playing tricks.
Difficult to imagine how anyone has too small wrist for a sub.

mgsooner · 27 February 2020, 06:27 AM

Only you can say what is too big for you, but watches always look larger in photos. Always. Try taking a photo similar to this with the camera as far away as possible (or just find a full length mirror):

dmb359 · 27 February 2020, 06:29 AM

you must have a pretty small wrist. If it's bigger than maybe 6.5", it shouldn't feel too big (unless maybe you're used to really small watches)

Take a picture from further away, or using a mirror. Close ups always make it look bigger than it is too.

Jmbarrack · 27 February 2020, 06:29 AM

A lot of it is personal taste... And if YOU think it looks too big and bulky, then you probably always will.

I personally don't like any of the 6 digit references as I've always thought they just looked too big and bulky on my wrist, just not a fan of that look. I've owned 2 different 6 digit references through the years and parted ways with both. They fit fine, the lugs had plenty of room and didn't hang off the wrist, but I just didn't like the way they looked on me.

5-digit references are your answer.

zoenatenich · 27 February 2020, 06:32 AM

A very nice looking timepiece, and it looks good on you. It is a go.

samson66 · 27 February 2020, 07:02 AM

I think Subs are too small. All depends on your preference and your wrist size. I think it looks fine on you. On my wrist it would look small.

jvb.nc · 27 February 2020, 07:06 AM

no.

millions of people who represent an enormous range of sizes cannot be wrong.

the sub is the perfect size.

Tebow15 · 27 February 2020, 07:09 AM

Try a five digit one

Michael V · 27 February 2020, 07:09 AM

How small is your wrist ? I have just under a 7'' wrist and a 40mm sub looks/feels like a womans watch on me. I currently wear a SD43 which I think is an absolute perfect fit.

I personally think that looks fine on you.

audhiphilitis · 27 February 2020, 07:20 AM

Looks fine...

Dlong · 27 February 2020, 07:35 AM

My sub fits well on my 7 1/4" wrist.

BDII · 27 February 2020, 08:14 AM

+1 to try the BB58 or vintage sub. Love mine.

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superstarmar · 27 February 2020, 08:19 AM

I think it looks good. It's supposed to be bigger than
the 5 digit subs... Go for it... Gold Bluesy Rocks...

Simon_jrees · 27 February 2020, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar144

Does anyone else find the submariner too big for there wrist? Like many of you I have always wanted a sub. However after trying a few one I can help but feel like they are way too big. I didnt have a chance to take a pic of the ND Sub I wanted but here is a full gold sub on my wrist.

Such a bummer

Looks fine from here

ltmgeller · 27 February 2020, 08:35 AM

I think it looks great and love the size. Perhaps you need a pre ceramic model 16610. The older models don't have a maxi case and feel smaller.

Nikrnic · 27 February 2020, 08:35 AM

Too big? Nah, heres mine on my 7" wrist.

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mgsooner · 27 February 2020, 08:36 AM

BTW that photo I posted above is a wrist that is 6.75" at most and typically under that.

temujen · 27 February 2020, 08:37 AM

Looks great - maybe try wearing it a little higher on the wrist? I have a 6" wrist and while my Sub is far from a small watch on me, its definitely doable.

I'm on my phone but if you check out my thread I posted a couple days ago, you can see some pics I posted.

psv · 27 February 2020, 08:52 AM

If you have to ask...

Looks kind of big in my book, but if you like the model/look/wrist presence - why not?

Paul7 · 27 February 2020, 08:58 AM

Too big on you, and on me with my 6.5" wrists. It's why I wear a Steinhart 39MM diver, doesn't sound like much of a difference but it is.

Rolex DJ comes in different sizes and isn't one size fits all, why should the Sub?

mykii · 27 February 2020, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul7

Too big on you, and on me with my 6.5" wrists. It's why I wear a Steinhart 39MM diver, doesn't sound like much of a difference but it is.

Rolex DJ comes in different sizes and isn't one size fits all, why should the Sub?

I have 6" wrists and think 40mm is spot on for a diver. Anything less on a dive watch makes it look dainty and feminine IMO (e.g. look at the 37mm midsize divers from other brands, or even yacht masters).

hillsnow · 27 February 2020, 09:50 AM

Looks great to me. As long as it's comfortable and you feel good wearing it, I would purchase it. I was deciding between a DJ 36 and 41 and went with the 41 -- I am very happy I got a larger piece.

Skydwella · 27 February 2020, 10:18 AM

Wears okay IMO go for it.

27 February 2020, 06:18 AM	#2
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	It’s a gold diver. It’s supposed to look large and conspicuous. I reckon it looks fine. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

27 February 2020, 06:22 AM	#6
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 874	I’m the same... Stick to a vintage sub or BB58 for your diver. And a DD/Daytona for your PM, they don’t have the maxi case and will fit much better __________________ The collection is never complete

27 February 2020, 06:24 AM	#8
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	Naah, the cam is playing tricks. Difficult to imagine how anyone has too small wrist for a sub. __________________ 116610LN - 216570 Polar - 114300 Red Grape - 326934 White - 116660 Black - 126300 Blue - 116713LN - 116503 Black - 116900 - 126600 - 116618LB - 116689 - 79220R ETA

27 February 2020, 06:27 AM	#9
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,907	Only you can say what is too big for you, but watches always look larger in photos. Always. Try taking a photo similar to this with the camera as far away as possible (or just find a full length mirror): __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

27 February 2020, 06:29 AM	#10
dmb359 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 637	you must have a pretty small wrist. If it's bigger than maybe 6.5", it shouldn't feel too big (unless maybe you're used to really small watches) Take a picture from further away, or using a mirror. Close ups always make it look bigger than it is too. __________________ @dmb359

27 February 2020, 06:19 AM	#3
zuber "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 97	Ok to me. You could try 5 digit Sub perhaps?

27 February 2020, 06:21 AM	#4
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	Looks okay to me. Go for it.

27 February 2020, 06:22 AM	#7
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Looks good, full gold wears way different steve

27 February 2020, 06:29 AM	#11
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,142	A lot of it is personal taste... And if YOU think it looks too big and bulky, then you probably always will. I personally don't like any of the 6 digit references as I've always thought they just looked too big and bulky on my wrist, just not a fan of that look. I've owned 2 different 6 digit references through the years and parted ways with both. They fit fine, the lugs had plenty of room and didn't hang off the wrist, but I just didn't like the way they looked on me. 5-digit references are your answer.

27 February 2020, 06:32 AM	#12
zoenatenich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 341	A very nice looking timepiece, and it looks good on you. It is a go.

27 February 2020, 07:02 AM	#13
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,909	I think Subs are too small. All depends on your preference and your wrist size. I think it looks fine on you. On my wrist it would look small.

27 February 2020, 07:06 AM	#14
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	no. millions of people who represent an enormous range of sizes cannot be wrong. the sub is the perfect size. __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

27 February 2020, 07:09 AM	#15
Tebow15 Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,143	Try a five digit one

27 February 2020, 07:09 AM	#16
Michael V Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: SD43 Posts: 178	How small is your wrist ? I have just under a 7'' wrist and a 40mm sub looks/feels like a womans watch on me. I currently wear a SD43 which I think is an absolute perfect fit. I personally think that looks fine on you.

27 February 2020, 07:20 AM	#17
audhiphilitis Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 34	Looks fine...

27 February 2020, 07:35 AM	#18
Dlong Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nj Watch: Black sub Date Posts: 456	My sub fits well on my 7 1/4" wrist.

27 February 2020, 08:14 AM	#19
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 781	+1 to try the BB58 or vintage sub. Love mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 08:19 AM	#20
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I think it looks good. It's supposed to be bigger than the 5 digit subs... Go for it... Gold Bluesy Rocks...

27 February 2020, 08:35 AM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	I think it looks great and love the size. Perhaps you need a pre ceramic model 16610. The older models don't have a maxi case and feel smaller. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 February 2020, 08:35 AM	#23
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Too big? Nah, heres mine on my 7" wrist. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 08:36 AM	#24
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,907	BTW that photo I posted above is a wrist that is 6.75" at most and typically under that. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

27 February 2020, 08:37 AM	#25
temujen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 5	Looks great - maybe try wearing it a little higher on the wrist? I have a 6" wrist and while my Sub is far from a small watch on me, its definitely doable. I'm on my phone but if you check out my thread I posted a couple days ago, you can see some pics I posted.

27 February 2020, 08:52 AM	#26
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	If you have to ask... Looks kind of big in my book, but if you like the model/look/wrist presence - why not?

27 February 2020, 08:58 AM	#27
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	Too big on you, and on me with my 6.5" wrists. It's why I wear a Steinhart 39MM diver, doesn't sound like much of a difference but it is. Rolex DJ comes in different sizes and isn't one size fits all, why should the Sub?

27 February 2020, 09:50 AM	#29
hillsnow "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Virginia Watch: Everose DJ41 Posts: 22	Looks great to me. As long as it's comfortable and you feel good wearing it, I would purchase it. I was deciding between a DJ 36 and 41 and went with the 41 -- I am very happy I got a larger piece.

27 February 2020, 10:18 AM	#30
Skydwella Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Earthling Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 80	Wears okay IMO go for it.

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